How do I correct an entry in tuition expenses?

[wschupp]

My Form 1098-T is blak for block 1. Block 2 shows an amount billed. Subsequently When I enter my actual tuition paid, Turbo Tax adds the amount in block 2 of the 1098-T to the actual tuition paid to show a deduction for tuition which is not correct. Would someone please tell me how to correct this? I have tried going back to change my entries but nothing seems to correct the tuition entry. Help?

[MichaelMc · Accepted solution]

We have a procedure for this sort of situation, as the Box 2 amounts frequently are not a good approximation of the amount you paid. Please pay particular attention to Step 5, below.

1. Open (continue) your return in TurboTax, if it's not already open.
2. In the search box, search for 1098-T or 1098T (lower-case works also) and then click the "Jump to" link in the search results.
3. Answer Yes to Do you want to enter your higher education expenses?

• If you land on the Let's estimate how much you could get this year, click Skip this.
• If you land on the Your Education Expenses Summary screen, first select Edit next to an existing student or select Add a new one before proceeding.

Answer any questions that follow. After a few screens, you'll be asked if you received a 1098-T. Answer Yes and click Continue.

Enter your Form 1098-T exactly as you see it, even if you think it's wrong. Here are some important tips:

• If any boxes on your 1098-T are blank, leave them blank. Don't enter 0 (this may cause errors later).
• If boxes 1 or 2 on your 1098-T form are wrong, enter those amounts anyway. Then click What if this is not what I paid? right below box 2 and enter the correct amount of tuition paid.
• Don't include grants not already listed in Box 5. We'll ask about those later.

Click Continue when you're done entering the information from your 1098-T. Answer any additional questions on the following screens.